1894 :: Death of W.M. Curry

Rockdale, Milam Co., Tex., Oct. 11. -- The funeral of Mr. W.M. Curry occurred yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery. Mr. Curry was a young man and at the time of his death was a convict guard, and on Tuesday was killed by the accidental discharge of a shotgun loaded with buckshot near Burlington. Dallas Morning News, October 14, 1894

1894 :: Death of Judge J.S. Perry

Rockdale, Tex., Feb. 26. -- Milton Perry, father of Judge J.S. Perry, John, Buck and Pete Perry, died here at his home last night aged 83 years. The deceased came to Texas forty years ago. Most of the time he has lived in Milam county. His wife and four sons survive him. Galveston Daily News, (Galveston, Texas) February 27, 1894